18 August 2010
As part of DFID’s commitment to rigorously evaluate its country programmes, our work in China from 2004 to 2009 was evaluated by a group of independent external consultants in 2009.
The evaluation aimed to first, provide an account of the performance of the programme over this period; with results, lessons and recommendations for China and DFID globally.
This evaluation report was completed prior to the UK 2010 election.
The authors found that amongst other things, DFID China has helped China with hard-to reach MDGs, particularly through good targeting of disadvantaged groups – women, girls and ethnic minorities. DFID China adopted many sound partnerships with other donors which meant DFID was able to leverage greater coverage and impact by influencing more effectively.
The evaluation spans several strategy periods and the MDG (Millennium Development Goal) projects helped DFID to understand development in China, build relationships and a reputation with provincial and Beijing government stakeholders, demonstrate DFID’s commitment to poverty reduction in China and provide evidence and examples of good practices needed to influence behaviour, thinking and policymaking at central levels in the Chinese government.
Work on climate change adaptation and low carbon development contributed significantly to delivering a UK-China strategy on climate change and there is evidence that this has helped shape China’s thinking on these issues.
For more information, read the full evaluation report and evaluation summary under 'Related publications'.
Since 1994, China's economy has grown at an annual rate of almost 10%, which has had a huge impact on reducing poverty. However, almost 500 million people still live below the international poverty line, and they remain vulnerable, especially if they become ill. Poverty is increasingly concentrated among ethnic minorities, the elderly and people with disabilities.
DFID China’s Assistance Plan (2006/7 to 2010/11) provides the overall framework and guidance for our work in China.
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